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Bensley, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,819 Population 2,020/sq mi density
$49,695 Median Income $25,845 per capita
$199,100 Home Value $252,360 Zillow
$1,183 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,695 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $1,183/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$199,100
29% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.8%
35% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,395
Median year built: 1964

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$199,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$252,360
Median Sale Price
$242,500
Median List Price
$329,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

42.8%
Owner-Occupied
57.2%
Renter-Occupied
43%
57%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent: $1,183/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
7 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
34.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
42.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$199,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$252,360
Median Sale Price$242,500
Median List Price$329,000
Price Per Sq Ft$231

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,183
FMR Studio$1,137
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,181
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,369
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,787
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,126

Market

Days on Market7
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Homes Sold1
Active Inventory5
Price Per Sq Ft$231

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied42.8%
Renter-Occupied57.2%
Homeownership Rate42.8%
Total Housing Units2,395
Median Year Built1964
Rent Burden34.4%